shake confidence

Frequency: 7.311.0 per million words

To make confidence less strong or certain.

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Examples (10)

  • Only one bank scandal is needed to shake the confidence in the financial markets.
  • The harsh criticism from his mentor really shook his confidence as a young artist.
  • Losing three consecutive matches was enough to shake the team's confidence.
  • Another major data breach could seriously shake consumer confidence in the company.
  • His confidence was badly shaken after the public speaking disaster.
  • The recent political scandal has shaken public confidence in the government.
  • Don't let one failure shake your confidence in your abilities.
  • Unexpectedly poor quarterly results shook investor confidence, causing the stock price to fall.
  • Although she appeared calm, the near-miss on the highway had clearly shaken her confidence in driving.
  • Nothing could shake her profound confidence in the ultimate goodness of people.